Category: Post-punk

Post-punk (originally called new musick) is a broad type of rock music that emerged from the punk movement of the 1970s, in which artists departed from the simplicity and traditionalism of punk rock to adopt a variety of avant-garde sensibilities. Inspired by punk’s energy and DIY ethic but determined to break from rock cliches, artists experimented diversely with sources such as electronic music; black dance styles like funk, disco, and dub; and novel recording and production techniques. Post-punk artists also crossed their work with art and politics, drawing widely on ideas from critical theory, modernist art and literature. Communities that produced independent record labels, visual art, multimedia performances and fanzines developed around these musical scenes.

The early post-punk vanguard was represented by groups such as Siouxsie and the Banshees, Wire, Magazine, Gang of Four, Public Image Ltd, the Pop Group, Joy Division, Throbbing Gristle, the Slits, Cabaret Voltaire, the Cure, the Fall, Au Pairs, Talking Heads and Pere Ubu. The movement was closely related to the development of ancillary genres such as gothic rock, neo-psychedelia, no wave and industrial music. By the mid 1980s, post-punk had dissipated while providing the impetus for the New Pop movement as well much subsequent alternative and independent music.

In the mood for a somewhat punk sounding album that you can turn your brain off to.

Thoughts on Album Cover:

Absolutely love this cover, it’s one of the reasons I gave the album a shot.

Want to Own on Vinyl?:

Yeah, it’s not like it’s an amazing album as a whole, but an easy one to put on and forget about.

Final Thoughts:

The Raincoats were introduced to me by Elijah Wood (not personally) I loved the album cover so I gave them a shot. Punk, noise rock, women lead vocals, these all describle The Raincoats perfectly. It’s a fun easy album to listen to. Not a whole lot new to the genre, nor is it hit after hit. But it’s a fun album that you can easily tune in and out of without finding yourself annoyed or overly impressed by.